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Only 32, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has already become a rising star in the Democratic party who has shown that she can reach out across the aisle to get things done. The first Hindu Congresswoman, she speaks about the importance for the US and India to have strong ties. [more]

Bollywood Baatein

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Her absence from the big screen for a year has not stopped Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif from winning the world's sexiest Asian woman title for the fourth consecutive year in a poll by a weekly magazine.[more]

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On November 23rd, the American India Foundation (AIF) held its 7th Annual New England Gala at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Nearly 400 prominent professionals and philanthropists were in attendance including Congressman Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, and several well-known personalities in the Boston area.[more]

Monica Gill Is Miss India USA

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Miss India-New England, Monica Gill has been crowned Miss India USA. She will now move to the next leg of the competition to be held in New Zealand and try to win the global title. Monica Gill and the New England Director Ruchika Arora present a few tips to aspiring beauty contestants.[more]

With over 100 artistes, SwaRaag’s event was a spectacular kaleidoscope of themes beautifully welded together with high power video presentations, synchronized lighting, engaging flow, the spectacular show raised the bar even higher for future events as we look ahead at 2014 and beyond.[more]

Recently, Bhoomika had the idea of putting this art form to make a difference and raise funds for Vision Aid, one of her favorite charities that helps the visually impaired. Her guru, Jeyanthi Ghatraju embraced the idea and gave Bhoomika her full support in helping to realize her student's first charity fundraiser.[more]

Arangetram: Shweta Iyer

Performing before an intimate audience at Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, MA this past September, Babson college senior Shweta Iyer conveyed the essence of sincerity, perseverance, and passion at her Bharata Natyam arangetram. [more]

The Boston chapter hit two major milestones at the event: raising a record $175,000 in one evening and crossing the $1 million cumulative fundraising mark since the chapter’s formation in 2007.[more]

ISW Semi-Centennial Gala - A Grand Affair

India Society of Worcester wrapped up its 50-year celebration with a grand gala that was held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on November 30, 2013 while raising $90K.[more]

The NetSAP Boston Year In Review And 2014 Events Sneak Peek

As NetSAP Boston continues to provide professional development seminars and talks, give back to the Greater Boston community, and provide opportunities for our members to expand their professional network during fun activities or evenings in the city, we look forward to interacting with the South Asian professional diaspora in Boston and nurturing our community.[more]

IMANE Gala - Classy And Inspirational

The IMANE Executive Committee under the leadership of Dr. Manju Sheth held its final event - A gala where Dr. Vikas Sukhatme gave a keynote address. Dr. Dinesh Patel and Dr. Midha were specially honored for their community service.[more]

HARI School Hosts Diwali Mela

HARI Vidya Bhavan, Rhode Island’s only Hindi language and Indian culture school, held a Diwali Mela on Sunday, Nov. 10th at Alumnae Hall on Brown University Campus. HARI School organized the event in mela style for the first time.[more]

Cupid's Five Forces At Harvard Business School

Ekta, the annual south asian cultural show at the Harvard Business school themed its show on a comical transformation of Porter's famous five force analysis into Cupid's five forces. It surely was a delight to watch the music and dance offerings of the HBS MBAs. [more]

Calling all children ages 6-17! Do you have an interest in the visual arts? Participate in Ekal Vidyalaya of New England's art competition whose theme is "Children in Rural India" . Deadline for submissions December 31, 2013.[more]

IAFPE invites you to the Higher Education Panel Discussion And Fellowship Fundraiser featuring Chancellor Subbaswamy, UMass-Amherst, on December 7th.[more]

IAGB To Celebrate Republic Day 2014

IAGB will celebrate Republic Day 2014 at Burlington High School on February 1, 2014 and invites items for kids segment, adults segment and from different regional organizations. The theme for this year's show is “Proud to be an Indian – Kashmir to Kanyakumari” – A journey through Incredible India.[more]

Kirin Sinha from MIT and Vinay Nayak from Yale University, were awarded the prestigious Marshall and Rhodes Schlarships, respectively. Kirin is majoring in theoretical math and electrical engineering and computer science, with a minor in music, while Vinay is pursuing
political science. [more]

College is expensive. It’s a simple fact that every family of high school students must face – and the reality is that college is not getting cheaper anytime soon. Luckily, there are thousands of scholarships available. Here are three tips on applying for and landing scholarships.[more]

Restaurant - Rangoli Grill: Our Food, Your Art

Rangoli Grill, a fast-casual Indian restaurant serving both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, now open in the new Cornerstone Plaza in Westford (exit 32 off Rt 495). Come in and create your masterpiece![more]

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Atif Afzal brings a westen classical touch to this wonderful album.[more]

Book Review - Dare Bone's Big Break

Dr. Gleeson Rebello, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon has written a beautiful children's book to help reduce the trauma that a child goes through when they suffer broken bones. He along with his co-author Jamie Harisiades make the topic very approachable for a child. Dr. Rebello shares his journey of creating this book.[more]

Laugh A While

At an optometrist's office: If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.[more]

If you have nothing else to do, look about you and see if there isn’t something close at hand that you can improve! It may make you wealthy, though it is more likely that it will make you happy. - George Adams [more]